Gender Equality

In order to achieve gender equality, it is necessary to empower women and girls.

The hard lot of old people

In Malawi, a country where many people live in poverty, life is particularly hard for the elderly who have no social security. Left with the option to depend on others, many elderly people are viewed as a burden. Many are becoming victims of violence and other...

Creating value

Women, climate and chocolate

To eradicate hunger globally, more value must be created locally.

Film

Justice for victims of rape

The documentary “To Kill a Tiger” tells the story of a father and daughter in India fighting for justice after the girl is raped.

Literature

How can we infer the colour of a person’s skin?

Toni Morrison’s short story about two girls – one black, one white – gives no clue about which is which.

Youth empowerment

How GIZ gets young people moving

Sport is a proven tool in development programmes, especially for young people. The German GIZ is active in this area with a whole range of projects.

Youth empowerment

Why sport is an effective tool for development

The world today is home to the largest generation of young people in history. But in many places, they lack prospects. Sport is a proven means of empowering young people to actively work for change in their societies.

Women’s rights

Addressing gender-based violence in Colombia

Colombia remains marked by violence, and women and girls suffer particularly. The social enterprise “Proyecto Florecer” provides targeted support.

Novel

Powerful Punjabi queen opposed British Empire

A novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Jind Kaur, the last sovereign Sikh monarch

Short films

Reimagining African folktales

In a series of short films, six young directors reinterpret traditional stories and link them to current socio-political issues such as domestic violence, forced marriage and the role of women.

Literature

The literary power of Black women writers

German edition of “New Daughters of Africa” anthology presents Black female authors.

Female empowerment

What Zanzibar's spices have to do with gender equality

Zanzibar is one of Africa’s most popular tourist destinations. By guiding visitors through their spice gardens, women are also beginning to benefit from this popularity in an otherwise still patriarchal society.

Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.